Heroes

Another pointless foreign conflict, where our brave men and women are fighting for Queen and Country. But where is the respect when they return home? Hold them in awe, for they are heroes all. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (C) 20-5-17 Entered in Lewis Raynes' 'Foreign War' contest.

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Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 5/24/2017 8:39:00 AM

You have penned a most excellent Nonet with a very deep, powerful message, my friend! I wholeheartedly agree with your sentiments particularly since my son is a soldier who is serving his country and is putting his life on the line. I am sure this special piece will be on the winners list! Thank you and a 7. Best wishes. Pandita

John Michaels
Date: 5/26/2017 8:59:00 AM

Thanks so much for your comments and valuable feedback, Pandita. Respect goes out to all who serve!! All the best, John.

Lisa Ricci

Date: 5/23/2017 7:08:00 AM

Good Morning John. So very true. Contest or no contest this entry stands on its own. This pertains to any man or women present past or future who defend their respected country and for mankind itself. Your words have been received. Good luck with the contest. Well done entirely with the Nonet format. Enjoy the morning and day.

John Michaels
Date: 5/23/2017 5:33:00 PM

Thank you for your kind comments, Lisa. Always appreciated! You're so right that this equally applies to all combatants that have been or ever will be... and therein lies the real tragedy. Thank you for stopping by. All the best, John.

Charlie Smith

Date: 5/22/2017 12:28:00 PM

Wars are not foreign for those that serve. They are very, very personal with at times a very simple choice, live or die. Until you've experienced it, you can't conceive of such horror. Respect is a small price for such sacrifice. Well done John...

John Michaels
Date: 5/22/2017 5:12:00 PM

Thank you for your insightful comments, Charlie. I hope my poem was respectful enough. Regards, John.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 5/21/2017 9:17:00 PM

A 7 for this well-written, SO TRUE nonet, John. Here in the U. S., it's much the same. It seems that ours--especially Vietnam vets--haven't received the respect they deserve! Janice

John Michaels
Date: 5/22/2017 1:51:00 AM

Hi Janice. So true about Vietnam - the wars change, but unfortunately the lies and the attitudes remain the same. Thank you for your kind comments. Regards, John.

Sandra Haight

Date: 5/21/2017 6:52:00 PM

I love the very powerful message buried in so few words within your Nonet, John! Wonderful entry for the contest! Best wishes! 7 Sandra

John Michaels
Date: 5/21/2017 7:13:00 PM

Most kind, Sandra! Thanks for your supportive comments! Regards, John.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/21/2017 6:09:00 PM

wow, maybe I will do this contest after all. You chose an excellent approach, John, and I am here stewing over how to do it!!! WELL DONE.

John Michaels
Date: 5/21/2017 7:12:00 PM

Thanks for your supportive comments, Andrea! I'm sure you will come up with something special to enter! All the best, John.

Elizabeth Kinch

Date: 5/21/2017 10:41:00 AM

Fabulous

John Michaels
Date: 5/21/2017 6:58:00 PM

Thank you for your comments! Regards, John.

Eric Boddie

Date: 5/21/2017 9:05:00 AM

a hero saves, a hero sacrifices....a hero utilizes all devices....a hero serves to keep us strong....i never knew i was a hero all along.....but after all is said and done....a hero's war is only won....when he or she accepts the fact...that to be a hero, only God determines how you act....

John Michaels
Date: 5/21/2017 6:57:00 PM

Am pleased my words inspired you. Thanks for your comments! Regards, John.

Eric Boddie
Date: 5/21/2017 9:08:00 AM

i am high right now so i forgot to say how much i LOVE your words john....i am always in search of inspiration so thank you....

Joseph May

Date: 5/21/2017 8:52:00 AM

So true John, they return suffering from ptsd and receive little or no help...Well penned

John Michaels
Date: 5/21/2017 6:56:00 PM

Indeed; trained to kill then dropped back into civilian life and expected just to adapt. Thanks for your kind comments. Regards, John.

Paul Callus

Date: 5/21/2017 4:11:00 AM

A well executed Nonet, and the content goes hand in hand with the contest theme. gl in the contest. Regards // paul

John Michaels
Date: 5/21/2017 6:49:00 PM

Thank you for your kind comments, Paul. Regards, John.